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Keep up to date with what we are doing and what is coming up for unpaid carers in Solihull.
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Discover the latest young & young adult carers newsletter from Carers Trust Solihull, packed with autumn & winter activities, wellbeing meetups, clubs, day trips and updates for unpaid carers aged 5–25.
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Join us at the Sydney Mitchell Charity Ball for a night of magic, music, fine dining and fundraising for Carers Trust Solihull & Marie Curie.
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Your guide to carer's rights: understand your legal protections at work—carer’s leave, flexible working, emergency time off—and how employers can support you.
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Carers' self-soothing techniques that work — this toolkit offers fast ways to calm your mind and body when stress, anxiety, or burnout strikes.
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Carers Trust Solihull’s new Continuing Healthcare guide helps unpaid carers understand funding, eligibility, and the assessment process.
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Build your carer's contingency plan with Carers Trust Solihull’s free tools, templates, and auto-builder, to prepare for emergencies and gain peace of mind.
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A self-care toolkit for carers to support your health and wellbeing with tips on sleep, nutrition, hydration, stress and local support in Solihull.
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We marked *Carers Week 2025* with community events, awareness campaigns, and joyful celebrations—creating precious memories for unpaid carers of all ages while championing equality and support.
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Learn how unpaid carers—young carers, young adult carers, and adult carers—can craft compelling personal statements for college, university, apprenticeships, or training. Discover tailored tips, real-life examples, and resources to turn your caring skills into your biggest application asset.
Personal statements for unpaid carers: college, university & apprenticeships
Learn how unpaid carers—young carers, young adult carers, and adult carers—can craft compelling personal statements for college, university, apprenticeships, or training. Discover tailored tips, real-life examples, and resources to turn your caring skills into your biggest application asset.
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Discover free Kooth webinars this June, offering mental health support for young people, parents, and young carers during school transitions. Join to get advice, ask questions, and feel supported.
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Thinking of going to university or wanting to explore further study while caring? Discover practical tips for both young and adult carers to pursue further education and alternative study options, while caring for someone.
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Carers Trust Solihull celebrates a £9,175 donation from Shirley Ladies Circle after a year of amazing fundraising events, friendship, and community spirit.
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Healthy eating made simple for every carer—fuel your body, boost your mood, and save time with meals that work around your caring role.
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Take 10 minutes for a weekly check-in. A simple act of self reflection can ease stress, lift your mood, and remind you that your wellbeing matters too.
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Discover how music affects mental health by boosting your mood, eases stress, and even rival medication—plus easy ways to enjoy it on any budget, anytime, anywhere.
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Connect with outdoors and discover the nature on your doorstep — from birds to bugs, small moments with local wildlife can lift your mood and reduce stress.
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'Your Guide to Carer's Assessments' will teach you about the process of carers assessments, and how to access support, services, and funding in Solihull to help with your caring role.
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A huge thank you to the good eggs of the Renewal Church & Asda Community Champion Sam Mitchell for donating Easter treats to Solihull Young Carers—your kindness means the world!
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Get ready for some egg-citing Easter fun in and around Solihull! With something for everyone, make Easter 2025 special.
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Quizzing & caring as Sydney Mitchell and Carers Trust Solihull combine forces to create a quiz night, to raise funds for unpaid carers of Solihull.
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30% of unpaid carers are males. We are always working to provide a varied and comprehensive service. Now, we are calling our male carers! We need you to join us for a FREE lunch and to share your views on our service.
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GP Greeter Volunteers play a vital role in distributing essential information and offering support within healthcare settings.
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For young carers, getting to events, support, and social activities isn’t always easy—but an incredible vehicle donation from JLR is changing that.
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As a Sitting Service Volunteer, you will enable individuals with a caring responsibility to take some time away from their caring role, the volunteer will be spending time with the looked after person whilst their carer is away.
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As a Young Carers Befriender, you will play an important (and fun) role in befriending, improving good mental wellbeing, building confidence and self-esteem in young carers!
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We have no vacancies at the moment. Follow us on social media @solihullcarers to stay up to date with our exciting roles!
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Catch up on all the exciting things we've been up to over the past six months and see what's in store for Spring and Summer in our brand-new carers newsletter and events programme!
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The Blue Badge Scheme is designed to help people with disabilities, to have easier access to travelling and arriving at their destinations. Carers and their cared-for can benefit greatly from this scheme. Read more to find out how.
